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Michael A. Eizenga L.S.M.

Leading Canadian Class Action Litigator at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner 

Pascale Dionne-Bourassa

Commercial Litigation & Trial Lawyer

Montréal Managing Partner

Katherine Booth

Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Partner

Bennett Jones partners <a href="/People/E/Eizenga-Michael">Michael Eizenga</a>, <a href="/People/D/Dionne-Bourassa-Pascale">Pascale Dionne-Bourassa</a>&nbsp;and <a href="/People/B/Booth-Katherine">Katherine Booth</a>&nbsp;have co-authored The Canadian Class Actions Handbook, published by LexisNexis. Building on The Class Actions Handbook released in 2022, this new edition brings together the core principles of class proceedings law and provides essential coverage of recent developments across Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia and the Federal Court.

The Canadian Class Actions Handbook

Emrys Davis

Competition & Antitrust Litigation Lawyer

Gannon Beaulne

Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

In our 2025 edition of Looking Forward, we review notable class action developments from the past year and consider what recent trends in the law might tell us about what to expect in the years ahead.

Class Actions Looking Forward 2025

Class Actions: Looking Forward 2025

Michael Eizenga speaks to Law.com about the resolution of a decades-long Canadian class action dispute, culminating in a C$32.5 billion agreement with the tobacco industry.

Tobacco Industry Settles for C325 Billion in Landmark Canadian Class Action

Tobacco Industry Settles for C$32.5 Billion in Landmark Canadian Class Action

Cheryl M. Woodin

In our 2024 edition of Looking Forward, we review notable class action developments from the past year and consider what recent trends in the law might tell us about what to expect in the years ahead.

Class Actions Looking Forward 2024

Class Actions: Looking Forward 2024

Gary S.A. Solway

Technology, Media & Corporate Lawyer | Governance

Matthew Flynn

Technology Transaction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Artificial intelligence has entered a new phase: models can take actions&mdash;deploy code, interact with enterprise systems and operate through automated agents&mdash;with real-world consequences. AI is no longer just a technical capability; it is a core governance priority.

Boards Must Oversee AI Risk

Stop Hallucinating - Boards Must Oversee AI Risk

Christine A. Viney

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Kristos J. Iatridis

Corporate & Private Equity Lawyer | Oil Sands Projects

Captive insurance is gaining traction as organizations look for smarter, more resilient ways to finance risk. This overview explores how Alberta captives work, their benefits, and whether they may be a fit for your business.

Curious about Captives Youre Not Alone

Curious about Captives? You're Not Alone!

Christopher J. Doucet

Corporate & Mining Lawyer | M&A & Corporate Finance

Doug Fenton

Kanwar Brar

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Associate

In a recent enforcement decision, CIRO imposed substantial sanctions on a securities dealer and its Ultimate Designated Person (UDP) for improper trading practices and significant compliance failures. The case underscores CIRO&rsquo;s strict approach to &ldquo;tone from the top,&rdquo; particularly where senior executives fail to uphold or promote firm-wide compliance standards. It also highlights that sanctions are assessed independently of liability findings and can include severe financial penalties, bans, and ongoing regulatory oversight of governance structures.

CIRO Issues Stiff Penalties for Dealer Conduct

Benjamin K. Reingold

Intellectual Property Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Melissa M. Dimilta

Intellectual Property Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner, Trademark Agent

Lorelei Graham

IP Lawyer | Food & Agribusiness

This blog examines why Canada&rsquo;s Federal Court is the preferred venue for pharmaceutical patent litigation. It highlights its specialized expertise, efficient procedures and consistent, precedent-driven decisions.

Northern Advantage Canadas Federal Court as a Venue for Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation

Northern Advantage: Canada's Federal Court as a Venue for Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation

Ahmed Elmallah

Intellectual Property Lawyer at Bennett Jones Edmonton

Counsel, Patent Agent, Trademark Agent

This four-part AI Insights Quick Read series explores how routine generative AI use can expose confidential information, weaken privilege and erode intellectual property value. Using US v. Heppner as a starting point, it examines disclosure risk, shadow AI, content dilution and key implications for Canadian organizations.

Part 2 Shadow AI The Unmanaged Use That Creates Real IP Disclosure Risk

Part 2 of the AI Insights and Fast Reads Series

Shadow AI: The Unmanaged Use That Creates Real IP Disclosure Risk

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